Elections are here: What’s happening locally?
November 5, 2024
Schools do not prepare students for life
As a senior I often think about life after high school. I constantly think about what I want to do with my life: I consider college, a good job, somewhere to live. These thoughts can be overwhelming and I wish I felt more prepared.
Home made or school made?
Lunch: the meal that gets us through the day. After walking from class to class, and learning for three hours, your energy is drained. But when the hour of eating finally comes, what do you pull out of your bag: a homemade lunch, or your ID card to get lunch from the cafeteria?
CoHo? CoNo: Why you should remove Colleen Hoover novels from your shelf
Recently, a craze over romance novels has disrupted the literary community. One of the most influential people behind this fad is a New York Times bestselling author, Colleen Hoover.
A teenage dilemma: Getting a driver’s license
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the age at which students obtain their driver’s licenses. Traditionally, getting a driver’s license has been seen as a rite of passage into adulthood in American culture, signifying a greater sense of freedom. However, it also comes with great responsibility.
Almond: The emotional journey of an emotionless person
On March 31, 2017 the novel Almond was published by Sohn Won-pyung. This novel is about a young boy, Yunjae, and his life journey with Alexithymia. Alexithymia is a disorder caused by underdeveloped amygdalae, which limits a person’s ability to identify and describe emotions.
Changing history at WHS: Was the shift from AP Euro to AP World worth it?
AP European History, alternatively known as AP Euro, has been a staple history elective for sophomores at Washington High School for over 10 years. As of 2023, the Fremont Unified School District has decided to switch to AP World History and has removed AP Euro as an elective option entirely.
AI strikes again, impacting the WGA and SAG-AFTRA
With the advancements made in artificial intelligence, production companies have begun to use AI to write scripts for shows and movies, as well as manipulate actors’ faces to play roles. This has led to strikes from both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA.
Blast to the past: June 1, 1928
On this day, 95 years ago, The Hatchet published this article about the graduating class of 1928. As this 2022-2023 school year comes…
Commissions and the council: How the ASB is run
Image from author. Many students at Washington can go through their full four years, from freshman in highschool to freshman in college without…